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Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary

The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing

Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

8 days ago

Opinion

Hegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senators

In this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.

By Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Tammy Duckworth

9 days ago

Blitz of confirmation hearings includes VA, DOD secretary picks

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 13, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.

By Courtney Albon

5 weeks ago